Blur 'to reunite for possible album in 2011'

Blur are to reunite for a series of recording sessions in the New Year, according to sources.

The Britpop icons, who previously reunited for a string of live shows and festivals in 2009, are scheduled to enter the studio in January with a possible view to releasing a new album by the end of next year, reports The Sun.

A source said: "The lads will be getting in the studio early next year. There's no concrete plans regarding what they will do with the material, but if they're all agreed it could become the first full Blur album to feature all four members in over a decade."

The band got together earlier this year to record the limited edition single 'Fool's Day', and the success of the track is believed to have encouraged the group to write new material.

"When they went into the studio earlier this year everyone was really pleased to discover that the old magic was still there," the insider added.

"They would have liked to have done more, but Damon [Albarn] could not take part due to his commitments with Gorillaz. Now that he's finished touring with the band he has more time on his hands."